Evolve Graduate Programme

Reading, England, United Kingdom

10/31/2024

Ready to kickstart your Built Environment career? Applications for our EVOLVE graduate programme are open for the Autumn 2025 intake! Apply by 31 December 2024 and get ready for virtual assessments and in-person interviews in early 2025. Successful candidates will receive offers by April 2025.

What’s the opportunity?

Our two-year EVOLVE graduate programme has been designed to develop and support the next generation of Built Environment professionals on their chosen career pathway.

We offer a wide variety of opportunities across our different multidisciplinary teams. Whether you're interested in Building Services Engineering, Project Management, Cost Management / Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Civil and Structural Engineering, Planning or Digital Engineering (BIM), there's a place for you to grow and learn with us.

We know that the best way for you to learn and build confidence is to be ‘out there’ with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors, so you’ll have lots of opportunities to get involved as soon as you feel ready. After all, we want you to take pride in your work and feel valued for your contributions.

We welcome everyone - regardless of your degree background. We recognise that not everyone leaves education knowing what they want to do, but what we really care about is passion. If you have a love for our industry, we want to hear from you. We focus on your skills and attitude - the knowledge, we can teach!

What will I need to be successful?

People Are At The Heart Of What We Do, So It's Crucial That You Feel At Home With The Values And Culture We're Building. We Want To Hear From You If

• You have a 2:2 bachelor’s degree or higher in any subject
• You are available to join us full-time from October 2025
• You have the permanent Right to Work in the UK, without requiring visa sponsorship
• You’re passionate about our industry. This is really important - we love what we do and believe the Built Environment plays a vital role in society. We’re looking for people who share that passion because it’s what connects us!
• You are curious and eager to learn
  
  

How will you support me?

Your Development Is Our Priority, So You Can Count On Having The Tools, Experience And Support You Need To Succeed In Your Career With Us. Your First Two Years Of The Programme Will Offer

• Professional support
• If you don’t have a related degree, we’ll support and fund you to start a degree apprenticeship in your chosen discipline
• Want to take your existing degree to the next level with a Masters? We can fund that, too!
• If you do already hold an accredited degree, we’ll support you to gain your chartership through our vast network of internal chartership champions and established guidance
• Technical learning
• A full variety of CPD opportunities, including webinars, short courses and masterclasses, will enhance your skills in specific areas of focus
• You will have an experienced and knowledgeable mentor who will be your trusted advisor throughout your programme
• Personal skills
• A tailored development plan will clearly map out opportunities for growth, strengthening your soft skills and leadership
• You’ll become a STEM ambassador, inspiring future generations of Built Environment professionals, representing us at industry events and sharing your experience to help shape tomorrow's talent
• You’ll become part of our vibrant and supportive Future Talent Community, connecting with fellow graduates and apprentices. You’ll have opportunities to formally network with each other, as well as build your own personal connections
• Your buddy will be someone who has walked the same path as you and can offer friendly guidance and support for your day-to-day experience at Ridge
  

Your two-year programme is just the beginning. Once completed, you'll dive deeper into your chosen field and take the next exciting step in your career at Ridge.